Using the USB-C does indeed work fine for firmware updates. Also, check menu items 48 (and 52, 53, and 54, for even more spicyness) and it on the radio. The AM receive band is turned off by default (menu 48), and 52-54 allow you to transmit out of band on 220, 300, and 500 MHz if you want.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the info! I was afraid to try to be on the safe side. Do you know where the firmware update notes can be found?

@HelloNotMe9999

2 ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio Unfortunately I am still trying to find those notes. I'll let you know if I manage to find them.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

@@HelloNotMe9999 same boat. Thanks

@HelloNotMe9999

2 ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio Also, I should note that I'm using the "Unlocked" version of the firmware just for clarity.

@cyberia55

2 ай бұрын

@@HelloNotMe9999I did a binary compare of all 3 versions of the firmware file. They are identical, as are all of the “IAP_setup” executables. The three programming software setup executables are different from one another, but only in as much as the contents the apply to the radio’s memories. The “unlocked” setup applies nothing, the memories are left blank. The “GMRS” setup populates the memory channels with GMRS frequencies, and the “ham” setup populates them with repeaters that for most people will be useless (since they are geographically localized).

thanks, worked perfectly for my H3, with the included USBA to USBC cable. now have the latest greatest firmware 8)

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

It's good to know the USB-C works, too! Thanks 😊

Just updated mine with that usbc cable perfectly. Thanks for the video

@W6IWN_Radio

23 күн бұрын

@9877joseph Thanks for watching! I'm glad to help. I hope you enjoy the new firmware.

Thanks for putting this video together. I just upgraded my two TD-H3's that I received a few days ago. I decided to try using a Baofeng Kenwood cable, part number PL2303, and it worked fine on both units and didn't require any additional driver install on Windows 10 Pro. Just had to go to Device Manager to find out which Com Port it was on.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I hope it helped. I'm glad you got it to work for both of your H3s! 👍 👍

@Trains-With-Shane

2 ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio Yes sir it helped a lot! Me being an I.T. guy I always like to go through documentation or any available information before upgrading electronics. And your video hit all the needed steps along with showing it happening live, which , for me, is how I prefer to learn.

Wow. My buddy just dropped me his parts list on his old emergency base station. Drake R-4B/T-4X set up. Full system. Until this video, I wasn't really thinking about adding it to my shack. Unsure why I just thought all these newer HT radios wouldnt be able to recieve that low.

to be able to use the CB would make that Radio very useful because the fcc allowed FM now in 2021. That will save 11 meters citizens band

@SilverBeardGuerilla

2 ай бұрын

I've made 1 contact in 3 years on FM , and for the life of me I can't understand why when most CBers these days are running HAM rigs . As far as saving it, it hasn't gone anywhere . Still have the superbowl on ch 6 . Ch's 14 , 16 and 28 am have become a mini-bowl with a lot of loud stations but nothing near the wattage on ch 6 . 38 LSB is always packed with DX . 37 LSB has been good for Aussie DXing in the afternoon and the mid to upper part of the 27 mhz range has been great for early morning DXing to Europe

Good tips. I used the USB-C cable, I held down the middle PTT button. The firmware update 240530 fixed a number of issues, including SCAN on broadcast FM band. 🙂

FYI the newest FW upgrade fixes squelch 100% if you didn't try it yet. Its version 20240530. They add a screen dimmer 5 positions at menu 33 also.

Getting AM to work good is a lot of work. IJV was able to do it with the K5 radios.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

If you find out a workaround, please share. Hopefully, TidRadio will add it to future firmware. I don't know why they would add 27MHz for the community but not on AM. I understand stand CB does FM now, but come one. I want to see if I can hear some 27.025 on an HT 😆 🤣

I have found that the squelch tail issue is not resolved. It has “fixed” something with the tail when you transmit from your radio to a repeater, probably something to do with the tones used for closing squelch? However, when monitoring someone else’s traffic on repeaters, you’ll notice that we still get the loud squelch when it closes. Menu option 40 should probably be the option we are messing with to find if it’s fixed or not. I believe menu option 30 would be for simplex.

@djmambito2

2 ай бұрын

they probably cant fix it cause it is a hardware problem ... in addition those tid-engineers suck ...they clearly dont understand english nor do they understand the real squelch problem.

Really nice. No headaches as I had hehe. By the way... did you managed to receive anything yet on CB ? And yes is true... I wish we could have AM RX too. 73, YO6DXE

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Nothing on 27Mhz FM receive in a real world test, only bench. I really wish TidRadio would add AM for 27MHz as well.

@dxexplorer

2 ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio Ohh yes.... also because as far as I remember from when I lived in Florida... is mostly AM there when it comes to CB.

0:05:46 Interesting that it will receive AM for airband but not for the lower bands. I would hope that might be a simple fix for them.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

I hope it gets changed in a future firmware update.

18Mhz was already available on v240401. Also, I don't know when this bug was introduced to the radio, but try it... Go to any of the Memories, can be Memory 01, check the frequency, go to squelch and set it to one, now the frequency on Memory 01 has changed, either by the amount of your step or by 2.5Khz. Also tail is still not fixed, and the actual menu 40 does nothing.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

It fixed the tail squelch issue for me 😃 like I demonstrated. I know nothing about this bug. Email TidRadio with a bug report.

It completely got rid of the squelch tail on mine sucks cus now i cant tell if im hitting my portable repeater it hits it but no feed back or curchunk some call it.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Try adjusting the amount of tail squelch if you want to hear it.

I need to update mine

brick the radio....? (i ran for the hills )

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

If you follow their instructions, it's pretty easy.

My 220 channels disappeared moving to Ver 240530 when I did an upload (read radio) on latest CHIRP Next 20240531. Had to reenter, but all ok now. The TID CPS also fails to show 220 channels even though they exist in the radio.

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

I had the same problem. It should be able to program them manually too, and it doesn't.

Can can you upgrade the firmware on the the TD-H3 with Chirp or do you need to use the maker's software?

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

You need to use their firmware updater app as far as I know.

Mine says AM on the screen when CB frequencies are keyed in on vfo mode. I am yet to hear any cb traffic but i didnt spend much time on it.

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

What firmware are you on? It shows in 42 or something.

can you please visit the webite again and tell me where I can get the firmware?

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Click on the link that says download software. Extract the files and go into the firmware folder. The link is below in the video description.

I have read the manual and can't find the way to turn on the meter at the top of the screen. Any idea?

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

Not that I'm aware of. If you do find a way, please share.

Here is a question for some one. Can aTD H3 HAVE THE FIRMWARE UPDATED FROM AN Android phone? Also exactly how do you get the firmware update from TID? I have went to the URL thats listed on the card that is included with the radio. And I have been told by Verizon that the number on the card is not active now either so any helpwill be appreciated. I despise windows and hate anything to do with Apple they rip off their own customers!

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Sorry, I'm not aware of a way to do it from android. The link for the firmware is in the video description.

i this Firmware update only Possible on Windows? What about MacOS or Linux users???

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Possibly with CHIRP, you can. I'm not sure I haven't tried or researched it.

Question: Does it really receive the Aircraft band in AM? I have the older firmware and it won't do the Aircraft band at all. Comment: It would be nice if Tidradio would allow the firmware hackers access to the firmware so it can be modified to do all kinds of cool things like the UV-K5. Update: I read further down that the new firmware does indeed allow receiving AM Aircraft band, and that AM can be turned on and off in the menu. Now someone needs to add SSB. 😂 I'm going to attempt the firmware update shortly.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Yes, it does! I agree, I like the stuff that's been done with the UV-K5. Good luck, and thanks for watching!

This radio sounds like a UV-K5. I wonder if the memory chip offers larger storage (more memory channels) than the UV-K5.

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

199 channels, I believe.

@n1kkri

Ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio The UV-K5 also had only 200 ch. There is a mod that swaps memory chip for more storage

About the only advantage of the frequency extension is FM receive on 10m. I would not attempt transmitting in the extended range as the radio probably has a real nasty performance outside its original designed bands without the required filters in the PA stage, just like other radios that are modified to work outside their normal VHF and UHF bands. Some even have poor performance before modification. By the way, don't hold your breath on an AM update, without hardware AM detection its complicated and not a lot of use. AM Broadcast, Airbands, and CB receive is about it. 73.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

It only RX there.

I really wanted this radio, I really wanted to like this radio but, I ordered one with a second battery that promptly shorted out, once I charged it. dead... day number two, ( after a few good QSO's) I noticed no power output - zero... after charging it on its cradle .... I'm wondering if the stun/kill feature somehow engaged ? really weird behavior . my good old UV5R is about 12 years old, and it has never had any issues- ever , and it's so worn out that the keys are worn out- it has been everywhere with me. so this whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth. I don't know if this is a CHIRP issue or a stun/kill (somehow) or charging issue? I'm going to try flashing the firmware - hoping that it solves the TX issues? friends say - so what it's a $30 radio, but so is my old timer.

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

Sorry you're having this experience. I haven't has any of those issues. I would email TidRadio or whoever you bought it from and ask for a replacement. I've heard about people overcharging with USB-C and burning out the battery.

@l.a.2646

Ай бұрын

@W6IWN_Radio I think I got a lemon.. already reported the battery, i just don't want to report the radio , they will think I'm the fault. I'll just use it as a receiver. Or just harvest the batteries for other stuff. Very unhappy, I thought these things were great, hearing all the good videos. Don't want another one, too many strike-outs. 73 !

Would this work on the H8 RADIO

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

There are different firmware updates for the H8. Check your version before upgrading. Menu 42 will show your current firmware version. You can find the firmware here> walkietalkiesoftware.com/portal/index/software.html

Which PTT? That radio has two of them.

@W6IWN_Radio

7 күн бұрын

@@3dtexan890 the top PTT button.

It really kinda bites my ass that no one is using the FM in the 11 meter band here in the states , especially with all the anytone quad 5 and 6's and president Lincolns everyone is running now . I know , nobody likes Cbers using HAM rigs , but y'all got some damn fine radios out there , you can have your HAM bands but get used to sharing the equipment . If you ever wanted to test the receive on 11m I turn my radio on at 9am est M-F 27.555 , Kilo27 Western Pa .

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

It's sad I rarely see truckers with CBs anymore. I hope someone out there is using FM. Don't forget the Galaxy 99!

Not working for me….I don’t see the new firmware from the zip file

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

It's in the firmware folder 📂. The .bin

@trrpettus

Ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio When I download the exe from Raddiodity of H3-normal, it creates its own software like chirp. There are no files in the folder with the software?

@trrpettus

Ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio there is no firmware folder. And the chirp modification software is from 2023. Nothing from May...my firmware is is Feb 2023

@trrpettus

Ай бұрын

Feb 2024

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

@trrpettus it should be april something.

My TD H3 is GMRS, chose that download it is a .rar file. Open it, it is a .exe, okay install it. My screen does not appear as yours does. Click Open, walk the path to the folder nothing in there as yours shows. My folder does not contain any of those other files nor folders. Thus, I am now stopped. Uninstalled the downloaded app.

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

Did you unzip the .rar? There are several folders 📂. You want the firmware folder.

@ricdonato4328

Ай бұрын

​@@W6IWN_Radio Hi Bobby, thank you for your reply. The .rar did open then installed the .exe, which is their install app, but it did not provide any .bin to work with. Last night I sent an email to Tidradio via their site contact, explained my issue. This morning from Tidradio I received their ZIP file, GMRS_240530; impressive turn-around. Just now successfully installed their update on both TD H3.

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

@ricdonato4328 I would think the HAM version, but I'm not sure. Try holding the * key and ptt while turning the radio on to check modes.

@ricdonato4328

Ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio It displays the three modes, 1. HAM 2. GMRS, 3. NORMAL. Being as the firmware name is GMRS_240530, my guess it is GMRS. However, firmware usually affects the entirety of a device not one element. Oh well, the radio does work well.

How is the ssb tx audio on 2 meters ?

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

There is none to my knowledge.

@Knarf14

Ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio the quansheng tx on ssb on 2 meters but it depends on what firmware how the audio is I believe

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

@@Knarf14 don't you need to add extra hardware modules as well to make this happen?

@Knarf14

Ай бұрын

@@W6IWN_Radio the Quanshengs do it just with firmware , the version firmware i use the ssb sounds bad the version that someone i know which is more up to date the ssb tx sounds ok

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

@Knarf14 that would be awesome if TidRadio would add that. Better yet, make a new model similar to the qaungsheng. It would have to be open-source. 👉 @TidRadio

Always remember not to turn the radio on until after pressing start on the software.

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

👍 👍

non funziona col mac

@W6IWN_Radio

Ай бұрын

Try CHIRP Next on Mac.

10 m is lowest frequency ham band on which FM is permitted. DO NOT Transmit FM below 29 MHz!

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Yes, true.

@NineSeven8

2 ай бұрын

TX is blocked at those frequencies, You can only RX

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

@NineSeven8 correct recieve RX only.

@W6IWN , your demo if the squelch tail problem was solved is terrible ... it should be like this: 1) 1st you show us your squelch tail before the update ... 2) Then you show us the squelch tail after the firmware update ... best if you record both so you can show the difference one after the other ... they way you showed in this video is useless ... and we still dont know if it was solved/improved or not ...comon man you can do better ./..then your demo of the 10/11 etc band is useless also ...why not simply add a 3 meters of wire to the antenna and do some tuning over the bands instead of using transmitter 10 cm's away ... i'm sorry this video is a TOTAL FAIL ...comon man you can do better then that.

@W6IWN_Radio

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your valuable input. 👍